Weather is getting colder with the onset of winter. While we prepare ourselves with warm clothes, room heaters and geysers, it’s also good to get crunchy this winter with nuts & seeds to boost our immune system. There are many benefits of including nuts and seeds into your diet in addition to developing body immunity against winter diseases.
 

Almonds

Health Benefits
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E that protects our body against respiratory disorders, and coughs in winters. Regular consumption of almonds protects our heart, reduces cholesterol, helps control diabetes and shed some pounds off our body. It also contains biotin that makes our skin and hair healthy in dry winters.

Using Almonds
Dry roast almond or soak them overnight in water before consuming. Use them in desserts, salads, cakes and muffins.

Walnuts

Health Benefits
Walnuts are the richest source of anti-oxidants. The most vital benefit of eating walnuts is that it reduces bad cholesterol and protects our cardiovascular system.

Using Walnuts
Keep some toasted walnuts handy; toss them up in salads for a crunchy taste, chop them and top it on pizza, sprinkle some on oatmeal or just eat them as snacks in place of cookies.

Pumpkin Seeds

Health Benefits
Pumpkin seeds are highly effective in boosting the immune system. It is highly recommended for those who are prone to infections. They are highly effective in treating anemia, prostrate disorders and effects of kidney stone.

Using Pumpkin seeds
Bake some pumpkin seeds and store in bottle, add them in salads, sautéed vegetables and munch them as snack. Use powdered pumpkin seeds for salad dressing and add teaspoon full in your burger.

Sesame seeds

Health Benefits
Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and vitamin B1. They are important food in controlling cholesterol and maintaining blood pressure.

Using Sesame seeds
Toss some roasted sesame seeds in salad dressing; sprinkle them over steamed broccoli, add them to sautéed vegetables or chicken or apply sesame paste over your toasted bread.

Sunflower Seeds

Health Benefits
Sunflower seeds work well for losing weight. They promote digestion and are loaded with fiber. The folate contained in sunflower seeds is good for women’s health. Eating sunflower seeds is recommended for preventing heart problems and cancer.

Using Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds work great in salad recipes. They taste great in scrambled egg as well. Finely ground sunflower seeds is the best substitute for flour in dusting meat.

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